Ensuring Safe Storage of Temperature-Sensitive Materials
CAS Dataloggers helped a processing plant implement a remote monitoring and alarm system to guarantee the safe storage of temperature-sensitive chemicals used in their processes. The plant needed a system to demonstrate to end users that these compounds were consistently maintained within the required temperature range.
Key Features & User Requirements
Before their initial search, the staff compiled a list of essential requirements for the new system:
- Real-time monitoring: The plant required a real-time system to monitor conditions and transmit data over the existing wired LAN network.
- Mobile accessibility: Supervisors needed the ability to access temperature data and receive alerts on their mobile devices and remote computers.
- Data storage and retrieval: The system must store data for extended periods and allow users to access and retrieve it easily.
Solution: Networked Data Logging System
The plant installed four T&D TR-71NW Temperature Data Loggers in different environmentally controlled storage areas. These loggers come with sensors, cables, and software; everything needed for comprehensive data collection and analysis. The loggers boasted several key features:
- Dual-channel recording: Each logger could record measurements on two channels simultaneously using external temperature sensors to monitor 2 locations with one device, for example, an ambient area and a refrigerated area
- Wide temperature range: The sensors had a measurement range of -40°C to 110°C (-40°F to 230°F) allowing them to use a single device for room temperature, refrigerators, and freezers.
- High accuracy: Measurements were accurate to 0.1°C allowing them to offer their customers that the materials were properly stored with a high degree of confidence.
- Large data storage: Each logger could store up to 8,000 data sets for extended logging periods and local backup in case of network connectivity issues.
Remote Monitoring and Alerts
The T&D data loggers connected to the plant’s LAN network using standard Ethernet cabling, enabling automatic data upload and online display via the cloud. This provided vital real-time information on chemical storage temperatures and safety. Additionally, users configured the loggers to send email alerts to designated personnel. This ensured they could receive immediate notification if the temperature strayed outside of the desired range without needing an on-site PC to manage the process.
Mobile Access and Data Analysis
Users could use T&D’s free WebStorage service from a web browser and the WebStorage Viewer app from their smartphones, granting them instant access to current readings, historical data, and device settings anytime, anywhere. The WebStorage Service offered up to 20MB of cloud storage for data files. It allowed multiple users to view, share, and print data remotely, streamlining collaboration and information sharing. T&D Graph Software for Windows PCs provided advanced data management and analysis capabilities. Users could import large datasets into the software, merge data, and save it in various formats. This versatile tool allowed for in-depth analysis of temperature data stored in WebStorage Service. Users could specify timeframes to view and analyze specific data sets, filter data, add notes, and export data to .CSV format for use in spreadsheet software like Excel.
Benefits: Enhanced Safety & Regulatory Compliance
The TR-71NW’s wired LAN connection ensured the timely delivery of email alerts to mobile devices and remote PCs. This prompt notification system enabled rapid response from personnel, preventing potential material loss. By implementing the T&D networked data loggers, the plant leveraged its existing internet connection to provide a cost-effective solution for remote temperature data monitoring and storage. The mobile accessibility of the system allowed supervisors to manage temperature data and receive alerts while away from the facility. Moreover, the system facilitated the generation of comprehensive electronic documentation, to satisfy the needs of their customers to ensure the temperature of the materials had been properly maintained and ensuring regulatory compliance.
For further details on T&D TR-71NW Temperature Data Loggers, chemical storage safety, or to find the ideal solution for your specific needs, contact a CAS Data Logger Application Specialist at (800) 956-4437 or request more information.